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Best Heat Protection Products for Hair

So many ladies call their blow dryers, flat irons and curling wands their best friends. Dare I say that some may be lost without them? The truth is, if you're not using any kind of heat protection when you style, your best friend will eventually betray you. Whenever you apply heat to your hair, you are inducing physical and chemical damage to your locks. Simply put, the hot air degrades amino acids in your hair and can also cause breakage. Yikes!

What is a Heat Protectant? What Makes it "Good"?

Think of a heat protectant as a powerful shield. It blocks some of the incoming heat, while also coating the hair to prevent full contact with the heat source. So if you love to use your flat iron, using a heat protection spray will place a wall up between your strands and your iron to prevent breakage. By blocking some of that heat, it will also prevent the degradation of your hair's amino acids. It's a win-win!

So, what exactly makes a good heat protectant? Silicone based products tend to work best. They may get a bum rap, but they are great for heat protection. Water and oil based products can also work well. Some gals prefer to use a serum rather than a heat protection spray. What will work best for you depends on your hair type, as serums can sometimes weigh hair down.

Best Heat Protection Products

Sedu Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil

Chances are, you've heard about Moroccan Argan Oil and all of its wonderful benefits. It's renown for its nutritional, medicinal and cosmetic properties. Sedu's Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment nourishes hair with this precious oil, while providing superior protection from heat styling tools. You'll also shield your hair from the sun with this product, as it contains ingredients known to protect against UV rays. As if that weren't enough, it also hydrates, detangles, softens, and strengthens. Avocado oil helps to regenerate and moisturize tired locks.

Crack Leave-In Hair Cream

Don't let the name scare you! As a matter of fact, Crack may really be the best name for this product. So many people admit to being "addicted" to using it when they heat style.

This cream is formulated with Acai Extract and Silk Protein to provide protection and moisture. It also contains ingredients that protect hair from UV rays. A little bit goes a long way with this product, so use sparingly.

The Guardian Angel Heat Protect N' Flatten Flat Iron Balm and Gloss Finish by got2b may be a mouthful, but it can truly be life saving. Okay, maybe more like "hair saving," but what's the difference? This balm boasts a proven 425 degree protection formula and a heat-activated polymer that creates a shield around the hair's cuticle. Simply put, this product can withstand the worst of your heat styling and will leave you with super shiny, glossy locks. It would be a sin not to give this product at try.